Edinburgh · Scotland
uPVC window & door repair in Silvermills, Edinburgh
Our repair technicians come to Silvermills for scratch, chip, burn and hole repairs to uPVC windows, doors and sills. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Burns on sills
- Damage during building work
How we handle uPVC repair in Silvermills
We fill and refinish the damage to match the frame, including woodgrain finishes. Builders and developers use us for snagging repairs too. We are frequently asked to fix holes from removed fittings and alarms and scratches from ladders and furniture, across coloured and woodgrain uPVC, window frames & sills and white uPVC.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Edinburgh. Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Do not use solvents or scourers.
- Location
- Silvermills (EH3, EH2, EH4)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Silvermills
Replacing the frame or sill is a much bigger job, and it may not match the rest after years of weathering. A repair leaves the unit in place. Our uPVC repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Silvermills
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- One price list for the whole UK
- A fixed quote before you book
Take a look at our full price list.
Landlord and trade work in Silvermills
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Common problems we fix in Silvermills
uPVC is hard-wearing, but it does get damaged: ladders and building work leave scratches and chips, candles and cigarettes burn sills, and old fittings leave holes.
Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Damage during building work
- Chips and dents
- Scratches from ladders and furniture
- Burns on sills
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether the price covers travel
What happens on the day
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- We start by cleaning the frame.
- Scratches, chips and holes are filled.
- We smooth the repair.
- The finish is colour matched, woodgrain included.
- Finally we blend it into the rest of the frame.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Ask for a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
What we can’t put right
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Failed or misted double glazing units
- Broken locks, hinges or mechanisms
- Frames that are warped or out of square
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Silvermills
- Coloured and woodgrain uPVC
- White uPVC
- Window frames & sills
- Conservatory frames
- Doors & door panels
Also near Silvermills
Also in Silvermills
Questions from Silvermills
What does uPVC repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item with your EH3 postcode.
Do you work in Silvermills?
We do. Technicians travel to Silvermills from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
What happens after I send pictures?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Silvermills. The price comes down to:
- The material
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Doing more than one item at once
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Getting a price from photos
You can typically get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A wider photo showing the whole window, door or sill
- Details of any past repairs
To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
Silvermills and the surrounding area
Silvermills is about 1 mile north of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Silvermills, so nothing has to leave your home. We cover all 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our visits in EH3, EH2 and EH4 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Canon Lane, Circus Lane and Albany Lane. If you are just outside Silvermills, we cover Stockbridge (1 mile west), Comely Bank (1 mile west), Warriston (1 mile north), Inverleith (1 mile north-west) and Dean Village (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Queensferry (8 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles east), Southhouse (4 miles south-east), Gilmerton (5 miles south-east), Slateford (3 miles south-west) and Gracemount (4 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Edinburgh, Silvermills sees plenty of our work.
Around Silvermills
In Silvermills, that means homes near Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen, St Cuthbert's Church and Free Church College and the streets around them. You will also find Drummond Community High School (0.6 miles east), St Stephen's Church (under half a mile east), London Street Primary School (0.6 miles east) and Stockbridge public library (under half a mile west). The closest station to Silvermills is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Waverley Mall (0.6 miles south-east) and Royal Public Dispensary of Edinburgh (0.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Silvermills include The New Leaf Co-op and Dunsapie Loch.
- Other local spots include King George V Park (under half a mile north-east)
Can I fix it myself?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
